YOU ARE NOT ALONE
A calm place to slow down and be understood
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from ourselves or from those around us. It is not uncommon to feel this way. Perhaps you feel stuck or find yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you well?
I’m here to offer up a space to make sense of what you are carrying. I work with adults from various backgrounds facing a wide range of difficulties, offering a confidential space to slow down and understand what is really going on beneath the surface.
My practice is trauma-informed, gender and neurodiversity-affirming, culturally empowering and sensitive to your own unique emotional experience. You do not have to explain or justify who you are to be welcome here.
Mikaela Lee-Willson
Level 11 Psychodynamic Therapist,
Qualifications: PGDip (Master’s Level),
Professional Individual Member: BACP
16 + years of working within Charity, Clinical & Education sectors before life as a therapist
THE MODALITY
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy is a talking therapy that looks at how your past experiences, relationships and unspoken feelings shape the way you think, feel and act today. Often we repeat patterns without knowing why. Together, we slow down and notice them.
This way of working suits people who want to understand themselves more deeply, not only manage symptoms. Many clients come with anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, grief, or a sense of being stuck.
MY APPROACH
My Commitment To You
Therapy can feel like a big step. My practice is built to make it a gentle one: unhurried, respectful and shaped around you. We take time to understand not only what is happening now, but where it comes from, so the change you make can last.
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Warm &
down to earthA relaxed space where you can speak openly and be taken seriously.
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Affirming & safe
Trauma-informed, gender and neurodiversity-affirming. Sensitive to your own emotional experience.
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Honest,
with careGentle, direct reflection that helps you see patterns more clearly, never to judge you.
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Grounded
in ethicsProfessional member and working to the ethical codes of BACP and COSCA.
PACKAGES
How We Can
Work Together
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This is a chance for us to meet one another. An initial online assessment will take place, with a chance to look over and discuss contracts and how we might wish to proceed. All payments for initial sessions are taken in advance.
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Each session will begin and end at the same time, each week. This is to protect the quality and depth of the work we will experience together. Any changes in circumstances can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
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My cancellation policy offers protection up to 1 week in advance throughout our time working together. Last minute cancellations due to illness are covered up to 48 hours in advance. We can discuss whether you wish to reschedule or be refunded.
| Packages | Fees |
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| Initial Session | £20 |
| Individual full 1 hour session | £45 |
| Block of 5 sessions | £220 |
| Block of 10 sessions | £425 |
| Block of 20 sessions | £800 |
| Concession: Benefits / not in work | £30 per session |
| Concession: Student | £35 per session |
PRICING
What To Expect
All bookings are confirmed only upon receipt of an initial deposit of £20. The remaining fee will be invoiced upon completion of the session.
Should you wish to book ahead to secure a block of sessions, I offer discounted rates. Discounted block bookings are confirmed only upon receipt of the full amount.
If you are not in work and in receipt of state welfare or benefits, then I offer concessionary rates of £30 a session. This offer is open to those who can provide evidence of this. An award letter within the last 3 months will be required.
If you are a student, then I offer a concessionary rate of £35 per session. This offer is open to those who can provide evidence of this. A statement from your training provider to evidence that you are enrolled as a student will be required.
Feeling like yourself again starts with being heard
Get in touch & lets begin
Wish to book an initial session that fits your schedule, then get in touch below or email me at mikaela@glasgowtherapy.org with any questions & we can move forward, one step at a time.